Consumer Spending

Falling Gas Prices Fail to Break the Cutback Economy

Falling Gas Prices Fail to Break the Cutback Economy
Falling Gas Prices Fail to Break the Cutback Economy
August 12, 2026  |  Economy

Consumers are getting some inflation relief, at least in terms of the slowdown in price increases. They’re just not necessarily getting it on the bills...

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Why the Mall of the Future Won’t Have a Parking Lot
Why the Mall of the Future Won’t Have a Parking Lot
August 12, 2026  |  Retail

Every morning, they start showing up to shop. By the time the East Coast is at work, the crowd is in the tens of millions....

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Fast Food Diners Develop Taste For More than Just Value
Fast Food Diners Develop Taste For More than Just Value
August 11, 2026  |  Earnings

For fast food companies, offering diners discounts on meals may no longer suffice. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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36% of Gen Z Used a Digital Wallet for Their Latest Retail Purchase
36% of Gen Z Used a Digital Wallet for Their Latest Retail Purchase
August 10, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers under the most financial pressure aren’t abandoning the checkout. They’re choosing payment tools that can give them more control over it. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Consumers Cut Extras as Credit Card Debt Nears a Record
Consumers Cut Extras as Credit Card Debt Nears a Record
August 07, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

The June credit report indicates that the checkout total can keep rising even when the consumer’s financial cushion is getting thinner. Get the Full Story...

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Why Buy Now, Pay Later Was Never Just About Credit
Why Buy Now, Pay Later Was Never Just About Credit
August 05, 2026  |  BNPL

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Federal Data Shows Consumers Under Pressure As Spending Outruns Income
Federal Data Shows Consumers Under Pressure As Spending Outruns Income
July 31, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

The latest data on spending shows it continues to outrun income growth as higher prices absorb more of the household budget. June offered another example:...

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60 Million Workers Rethink What’s Worth Buying
60 Million Workers Rethink What’s Worth Buying
July 31, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

A dollar can only stretch so far. For 60 million Labor Economy workers, each trip to the checkout can involve hard choices about what to...

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